Commerce Minister Gohar Ejaz and Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Danila V. Ganich have agreed to increase bilateral trade. An official announcement issued after the meeting said both sides reaffirmed their commitment to fostering stronger cooperation to increase the bilateral trade volume. This commitment reflects the shared interest in fortifying the enduring friendship and economic partnersh
Equities carried forward the bullish momentum into the eighth consecutive session on Wednesday. Topline Securities Ltd said the market gains could be attributed to the investors’ buying interest in energy stocks on the expectation of a hike in the gas tariff that is likely to be announced in the ongoing week. Arif Habib Ltd said the advance towards the August highs continues as the session c
The federal cabinet on Wednesday gave the go-ahead for privatising Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), whose total losses have increased to Rs750 billion. It also strongly condemned Israel’s aggression on Palestinians, calling it a blatant violation of UN resolutions and demanding an immediate halt to the indiscriminate bombing of Gaza. The cabinet also approved the appointments of forme
Pakistan has seen a significant increase of 37.4 per cent in the export of agro and food products in the first quarter of the current fiscal year from a year ago amid soaring domestic food inflation. The surge in food products exports can be primarily attributed to the unprecedented rupee depreciation and the persistent disruptions in the supply chain and higher prices in the international mark
Car sales plunged 44 per cent followed by a 23 per cent drop in jeeps, SUVs and pickups during the July-September quarter despite a month-on-month (MoM) jump in August and September. Barring tractor sales, other segments also gave a dismal performance led by a drop of 47pc in trucks, 32pc in buses and 10pc in two- and three-wheelers. Total car sales clocked in at 16,021 units in July-Septemb